During its recent annual meeting, the Board of Directors of the Merced College Foundation, elected a new slate of officers for the 2004-2005 year. The Board also approved a tentative budget, and reaffirmed the Foundation’s long-term goals.

In his farewell comments, outgoing President Dennis Gillen commended the Directors for their dedication and strongly urged the Board to continue to develop support for Merced College.

“I believe in the work of community colleges,” Gillen said. “And, I support what Merced College does for this community. All of us on this Board have an opportunity to make a difference for our college and for our students.”

The Merced College Foundation is planning its annual scholarship banquet, which will be held on October 21. Funds from this banquet will support scholarships for Merced College students transferring to UC Merced. For more information about the banquet or to find out more about Merced College, call the Foundation at (209) 381-6470.